Managers' perspectives on their role in implementing fall prevention interventions: a qualitative interview study in Norwegian homecare services.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The implementation of fall prevention interventions in homecare services is crucial for reducing falls among older adults and effective leadership could determine success. Norwegian homecare services provide home nursing, rehabilitation, and practical assistance, to residents living in private homes or assisted living facilities. This study aims to explore how managers in Norwegian homecare services experience implementation of fall prevention interventions and how they perceive their roles.

Methods

We conducted 14 semi-structured individual interviews with managers from different levels of homecare services in five city districts. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze the material.

Results

The analys

SUBMITTER: Linnerud S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467783 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature